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From missing flashing details to incomplete roof venting, understanding how things go wrong is the first step to getting them right.

Prevent water infiltration and pests with a 2-in. Oatey plastic/rubber flashing. Seal your AC line set easily for a protected home.

Learn how to install wood lintels with a steel lintel on top. Find out the best type of wood to use, proper installation, and flashing techniques.

Prevent bare wood from being exposed when staining a panel door by applying a heavy coat of stain and using a compressor hose.

Install uncoupling membranes over plywood subfloor properly with this technique. Spritz plywood with water using a garden sprayer for consistent coverage.

Properly install PVC trim products during cold weather to prevent expansion, contraction, and bowing issues. Warm up the trim before installation for better results.

Learn how to use a temporary guide board to make accurate cuts with a reciprocating saw.

Listeners write in about home-repair businesses, vertical siding, and click-together flooring and ask about stucco, build teams and building product warranties.

The crew talks about what we can learn from skilled trade work and smart design from the past.

First figure out if the code considers it a garage or a storage building. Then figure out your means of disconnecting from the power supply.